Cannabis becomes legal in Canada

Ira Mccoy |Thursday, October 18, 2018

Cannabis becomes legal in Canada

Not all of the details surrounding marijuana legalization in Canada have been sorted out yet, particularly when it comes to the country's relationship with the United States, where marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug, putting it in the same category as cocaine and heroin.

Fleur de Lune Intimate Spray is shown in this photo posted on the Ontario Cannabis Store website.

And while Canada may ultimately be a smaller marijuana market than California - the bank CIBC predicts it will become a $5 billion industry in the country by 2020 - the symbolism of being the first G7 country to legalize the plant means the whole world is watching. "We're charging $7 per gram for our most expensive strains", James said.

"I am on a cloud, so excited, I can't stop smiling. I mean, now we've heard of Canadians who, when they're crossing the border, if they get pulled aside for secondary inspection, they get follow-up questions and one of the questions can be 'Have you ever consumed pot?' And if you reply in the affirmative, even though it was maybe your college days decades ago, that could be grounds for you being prevented from crossing the border", Schmidt said.

In Cape Breton, platinum record-selling fiddler Ashley MacIsaac was among the first buyers, while in Toronto revellers attended a "Wake and Bake" party with music, a glass pipe blower and campfire treats. We're doing it because we know it's not good for our children. "We don't have to hide it anymore".

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned on a promise to legalize marijuana, and his Liberal government delivered in the form of Bill C-45, otherwise known as the Cannabis Act.

The reform will be scrutinised by Canadians ahead of the next election in 2019.

"When people start to see the consequences (of legalisation) they will blame Trudeau's failures for it", opposition Tory leader Andrew Scheer commented. The patchwork approach to legalization means many cannabis businesses, which are legal in the states they operate, are denied access to the banking system, aren't able to get loans, and can't list on USA stock exchanges like the NASDAQ or NYSE.

Trial On Harvard Admissions Scandal Begins
I spoke with attorney Lee Cheng with the Asian American Legal Foundation, which is supporting this lawsuit. MARTIN: So just to be clear, Kirk - so Harvard uses this personality rating system for all applicants.

Minister Quits After Me Too Allegations
Akbar was born on January 11, 1951 and appointed junior minister for external affairs on July 5, 2016. Admitting that she was a fan of Akbar's journalism, Ramani wrote, "It was more date, less interview".

Cuadrilla to resume fracking seven years after tremors
The company had hoped to start work at the site on Saturday but this was delayed by the effects of Storm Callum. It followed an environmental campaigner failing in a bid to halt the work at the High Court on Friday.

Big Bird Actor Caroll Spinney Retires From 'Sesame Street'
Spinney says the physical requirements of performing the characters had become hard and he developed problems with his balance. Spinney, who has been with the show since its debut in 1969, will have his last recording session this week.

'Orange is the New Black' Ending With Season 7
The finale, 2019 season dates have not been announced yet. " Orange Is the New Black " returns in 2019 on Netflix. The cast then thanked the fans for their constant support throughout seven years on the streaming service.

Mayweather challenges Nurmagomedov to a fight
If that situation gets resolved, it will be up to Nurmagomedov to decide whether he wants to meet Mayweather's demands. Floyd Mayweather responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's challenge to a fight.